Excise Tax-Senior

EY · Chicago, IL · 3 wk ago

On-siteAccounting$71k–$118k/yrFull-time

About the role

The opportunity is to support excise tax compliance and advisory projects for clients in various industries including Oil & Gas, Transportation, Manufacturing, and Retail. The role covers all types of US Federal and State excise tax filings, including fuel tax filing obligations. It also involves activities such as due diligence reviews, structuring assistance, licensing research, and consultation, as well as controversy support, interpretation, and consultation related to new legislation.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate an effective understanding of excise tax concepts and apply tax knowledge to client situations
Support your team in developing and delivering quality tax planning approaches with timely and responsive services and work products that meet and/or exceed client expectations
Aid in identifying and engaging clients in opportunities for excise tax compliance, planning, and other special services
Prepare quality, practical approaches to the client's tax situation and arrive at appropriate conclusions
Develop recommendations and implementation plans and make informed decisions in complex and judgmental areas
Build technical competence by keeping up to date on trends, developments, and legislation that impact our clients
Research advanced and complex tax issues and develop practical and effective solutions
Collaborate with clients and colleagues to analyze tax issues, determine alternative methods of problem-solving, and arrive at recommendations
Support compliance team where needed with ability to analyze current data and benchmark historical data for compliance and tax calculation purposes and make recommendations to team on issues and other matters impacting the business
Ability to analyze federal and state statutes and related regulations and advice; apply to current facts or issues to make conclusions and articulate to team members and clients

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree (Accounting, Business, Finance or equivalent degree preferred)
Minimum 2 years of experience in a professional services or tax services organization
Excellent organizational and verbal/written communications skills
Effective time management skills
Ability to work in fast-paced professional services environment
Strong research skills, ability to navigate Westlaw, CCH, RIA, etc.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Effective knowledge of excise tax concepts
The ability to adapt your work style to work with both internal and client team members
Computer software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree (Accounting, Business, Finance or equivalent degree preferred)
Minimum 2 years of experience in a professional services or tax services organization

Skills and attributes for success

Excellent organizational and verbal/written communications skills
Effective time management skills
Ability to work in fast-paced professional services environment
Strong research skills, ability to navigate Westlaw, CCH, RIA, etc.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Effective knowledge of excise tax concepts
The ability to adapt your work style to work with both internal and client team members
Computer software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment

Benefits

At EY, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $71,100 to $117,500. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $85,400 to $133,500. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

Pay

The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $71,100 to $117,500. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $85,400 to $133,500. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.

Schedule

Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.